Implemented in Australia, Mothers’ Advocates in the Community (MOSAIC) aimed to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV) and depression and improve mothers’ health, well-being, and attachment to their children. It targeted women who were pregnant or had a child age 5 or younger and reported experiencing IPV or psychosocial distress. The program included 12 months of weekly home visits and regular telephone calls with nonprofessional peer mothers, known as mentor mothers. Mentor mothers provided safety and self-care strategies, parenting support, and information and referrals for community resources (including family violence services).
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Manuscripts
Released in 1979 through 2012
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Manuscripts
Impact studies rated high or moderate quality
Services intended at ages
Prenatal
0-6 months
7-11 months
12-23 months
24-35 months
36-47 months
48+ months
Favorable results from well-defined research
Not applicable
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Effectiveness
Does not meet criteria established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based home visiting model.
Does not meet criteria for an evidence-based home visiting model for Indigenous peoples and communities.
Extent of Evidence
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3
Manuscripts
Released in 1979 through 2012
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Eligible for review
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Manuscripts
Impact studies rated high or moderate quality
Summary of Findings
Research Characteristics
Well-designed impact studies about this model included participants with the following characteristics. The evidence for effectiveness for the model may include additional studies that did not report this participant information.
Race/Ethnicity
Maternal Education
Other Characteristics